The Lighthouse Mentor Circle: Lecture Series

LIGHTHOUSE MENTOR CIRCLE

Learn from Experience. Get Inspired. Shape Your Future.

*A Scholar Planet Initiative in Collaboration with ISF – Inspiring Senior Foundation*

Introducing the *Lighthouse Mentor Circle – Lecture Series*, a platform designed to connect students with experienced professionals, distinguished personalities and subject-matter experts who can guide, inspire and empower the next generation.

Every student needs the right guidance, the right opportunities and the inspiration to achieve more. Through this initiative, we aim to bring valuable knowledge and real-world experiences directly to students through interactive live sessions.

What to Expect?

To provide the next generation with quality resources, leveraging technology, to learn, grow and hone their mental skills while empowering and assisting teachers in schools, in a motivating learning environment.

Launching on 14 November 2026!

Launching on 14 November 2026! Join us as we begin this inspiring journey of learning, mentorship and meaningful conversations. *Stay Connected!* Follow us on our social media pages for the latest updates. Be curious. Ask questions. Learn from experience. *Your journey towards a brighter future starts here!*

*Stay Connected!*

Follow us on our social media pages for the latest updates.

Be curious. Ask questions. Learn from experience.

*Your journey towards a brighter future starts here!*

Neeraj Gupta -ISF Inspiring Mentor

An engineer by profession, currently dedicated to social service and contributing to educational initiatives for underserved students with Inspiring Seniors Foundation

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Our Advisors

Visionary Leader & Education Pioneer

Mr. K.J. Alphons

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A retired Civil Servant, former MLA, former Union Minister, Mr. Alphons had a distinguished career in diverse fields. He is a trailblazer in the field of education with leading the town of Kottayam as the first 100% literate town of India in 1989. Mr. Alphons has also been a pioneer in the fields of health and tourism with numerous achievements in the respective fields, also getting awarded as the Best MLA of Kerala. Mr. Alphons was selected as the Best District Collector three times. A magnificent orator, he has authored the bestseller ‘Making a Difference’ and has edited the book ‘Accelerating India: 7 years of Modi Government’.

Innovative Technologist & Chief Digital Officer

Dr. Rohit Chandra

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Dr. Rohit Chandra holds a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, as well as a Doctorate in Computer Science from Stanford University. As Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Digital Officer, he oversees the Information Technology Division and leads digital innovation throughout Cleveland Clinic’s global health system. Dr. Chandra is credited with leveraging sophisticated algorithms to solve a range of everyday problems and tasks, as part of a technology startup in Palo Alto, CA. He has also held the position of Senior Vice President at Verizon Media where he was responsible for merging products and teams from Yahoo and AOL. Dr. Chandra was a Fellow of the TELI (Technical Executive Leadership Initiative) Program. He is the co-author of a book on parallel programming and holds numerous patents.

Passionate Educator & Science Contributor

Ms. Shivanjani Naidu

Entrepreneurial Luminary & Educational Visionary

Yogesh Andlay

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Yogesh Andlay, an eminent entrepreneur and educationalist, has significantly contributed to IT, consultancy, and education. Co-founder of Nucleus Software, Grow Talent Co Ltd., School of Inspired Leadership, and InSquare, Yogesh shapes success in leading organizations. Serving on SOIL's board, he champions leadership education's unique pillars: mindfulness, ethics, compassion, diversity, and sustainability. A mentor and investor in startups, Yogesh advised the Millennium Alliance program, supporting social sector innovations. His PanIIT Alumni activities and role as Director of WHEELS Charitable Foundation amplify his impact on Scholar Planet's mission. Yogesh graduated from IIT Delhi in 1979.

Strategic Mentor & Startup Maestro

Nikhil Parmar

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Nikhil Parmar, an esteemed alumnus of IIM and a seasoned strategist, brings over a decade of extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. With a proven track record of mentoring over 5000 founders, his expertise spans various business domains. Serving as an Angel Investor and Mentor, Nikhil has played a pivotal role in guiding numerous ventures to success, leveraging his strategic insights and acumen honed at IIM. His steadfast dedication to fostering innovation and nurturing entrepreneurial talent underscores his significant contributions to the startup ecosystem.

Advisor

Ritika Vohra

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Ritika is a lawyer by profession and a passionate problem solver at heart. She graduated in law with majors in Political Science and Constitutional Law from the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab in 2018 and currently practises as an advocate in New Delhi. She has previously worked with the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi on their Right to Education Project, and also as a Legal Consultant to the Chief Information Commissioner, Central Information Commission, New Delhi. She regularly appears pro-bono for students before the Hon'ble Delhi High Court. Ritika specializes in civil and commercial disputes, and aims to bring about a positive social change through her pragmatic optimism.

Advisor

Sreekanth Sreedharan

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Sreekanth Sreedharan brings over 13 years of experience in education and 10 years in technology, with a focus on AI-driven solutions for skilling and learning. At his startup NLightN, he led initiatives to bridge the skill gap among Indian youth by deploying AI tools, gaining deep insights into their transformative potential. He has an educational background that spans an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. in Computer Science. Sreekanth excels in utilizing existing AI models to create cost-effective, impactful solutions for educational institutions and organizations. His strategic approach ensures optimal resource use and maximizes benefits from AI integration

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Dr. Smita Siddhanti

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Dr. Smita Siddhanti is the President and Founder of EnDyna Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based firm specializing in environmental science, public health, and federal consulting. With over 30 years of professional experience, she is a recognized expert in risk assessment and clean energy technology. She has served on the Virginia Governor's Air Quality Board, the University of Pittsburgh Board, and won the White House Green Government Award in 2016.
Beyond her corporate leadership, she is a prominent global advocate for entrepreneurship and is a former member of the TiE Global Board of Trustees. She continues to actively co-chair the TiE Women initiative to mentor female founders across more than 30 countries. Dr. Siddhanti holds a Ph.D. in Technology and Public Policy from the University of Pittsburgh and actively serves on boards for organizations like the WHEELS Global Foundation, focusing closely on rural sustainability and economic development.